Page 1: ... Your Range 7 Using Your Range 8 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 21 Caring for Your Range 25 Troubleshooting 30 Requesting Assistance or Service 32 Index 35 Warranty 36 1 800 253 I 301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF361 BXD RF363PXD PART NO 3189973 ...
Page 2: ...sting the oven temperature control 15 Broiling 16 Broiling tips 18 Energy saving tips 18 The oven vent 19 The storage drawer 19 The anti tip bracket 20 Optional door panel pat 20 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 21 Before you start 21 Before setting the controls 22 Setting the controls 22 Special tips 24 How the cycle works 24 Caring for Your Range 25 Surface units and reflector bowls 25 Lift up cook...
Page 3: ...appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 7 for location of pl...
Page 4: ...lectrical supply and grounded Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or aWARNING To reduce the risk interior surfaces of oven Surface of tipping the appliance the units and heating elements may be appliance must be secured by a hot even though they are dark in properly installed anti tip bracket color Areas near surface units and To check if the bracket is installed interior ...
Page 5: ...ls could sub ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Im proper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electrical shock or fire aSelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and could re...
Page 6: ...en cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element wil...
Page 7: ... your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly page references are included Automatic oven II light switch P 29 Broil element Removable storage drawer P 1 I Bake element P 4 DWnot available on all models Control panel Manual oven control P 8 indicator light p 8 7 ...
Page 8: ...azard Be sure all control knobs are turned off and all indicator lights are off when you are not cooking A fire could start or someone could be burned if a surface unit is accidentally left on Cookware tips l Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit l NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface uni...
Page 9: ... for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop l Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop l Start with hot water This re...
Page 10: ...ed location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking l Place the pans so that ...
Page 11: ... all around than the dish holding the food l Do not cover the entire rack with alumi num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results l Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements Failure to follow this precaution could result in fire or electrical shock hazard and da...
Page 12: ...ou do not press the Stat t Enter pad within five minutes the function will be canceled Indicator lights An indicator light to the left of the display lights up when you are in a setting An indicator light also lights up to tell you when the door needs to be latched or when the door is locked An indicator light on the display lights up when the oven is on NOTES l The control lock is only available ...
Page 13: ...ESS YOU SEE N 3 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a tempera ture other than 350 F Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temp erature in 5 F amounts You can set a temperature anywhere from 170 F to 500 F Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display PRESS YOU SEE example for Bake at 375 F 4 When roasting or cooking casseroles put food in...
Page 14: ...oes off and the count down is finished NOTES l You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start Enter pad However you must press the Start Enter pad again l The Latch Door Indicator Light will flash if the door is latched Lock Lever set at the clean position when you try to bake roast Eliail example for set temperature of 350 F YOU SEE 9N 6 When baking put food in oven afte...
Page 15: ...etting of 0 2 Set new offset temperature PRESS YOU SEE FN Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 10 F amounts You can set the temperature change to as low as 30 F or as high as 3O F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting to show the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increas...
Page 16: ...l Stop position open about 4 inches lo cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Press Custom Broil pad PRESS YOU SEE 9N 5 Start oven PRESS YOU SEE yN NOTE You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start Enter pad To change the setting see To custom broil at a lower temperature on page 17 After changing the setting you must press the Start Enter pad again If you do not press ...
Page 17: ...broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures PRESS YOU SEE example shows Broil at 325 F PRESS YOU SEE fN example shows Broil at 400 F Broiling rack position chart IRACK POSITION MPE OF FOOD FROM BOlTOM DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties ant thin steaks t...
Page 18: ...energy when using your cooking product l Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids l Match the pan to the surface unit size l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained h...
Page 19: ...r You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip floor bracket if you have one Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer Model R 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide...
Page 20: ...f Rear control leveling leg panel Floor bracket l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws l Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket l See Installation Instructions for further details Wall bracket l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel l Make sure the cable on the back of the r...
Page 21: ...s will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle l Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See page 28 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top l Heat and odors are normal during the Sel...
Page 22: ...EE 9 NOTE The Clean Indicator Light will light up and the Latch Door Indicator Light will flash if the door is not latched Lock Lever set at the clean position 3 After Self Cleaning cycle starts The Door Locked Indicator Light will light up when the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting tempera tures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when the Locked Indica...
Page 23: ...it moves easily Press the Off Cancel pad to clear the display YOU SEE 9 PRESS To stop the self cleaning cycle at any time If the oven temperature is above normal broiling temperatures the Self Cleaning cycle will start a 30 minute cool down The Clean Latch Door and Door Locked Indicator Lights will stay on When the Door Locked Indicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FO...
Page 24: ...cle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 21 How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and b...
Page 25: ... is cool before cleaning IFailure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the recep...
Page 26: ...ng around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some of your utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and...
Page 27: ... the following table to help you clean your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight soapy water away from control panel l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs l Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Control panel Sponge and warm l Wash ...
Page 28: ...nd grid clean after warm soapy water each use Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle l Wipe off excess spills l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR l Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle See note on page 21 l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR l Leave in oven during...
Page 29: ...m high oven temperatures Because the bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Failure to follow the above could result in electrical shock burns or injury from broken glass To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket ...
Page 30: ... the electronic control correctly Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating l You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker l The surface units are not plugged in all the way See Replacing on page 26 l You have not set the control knobs correctly Push control knobs in before turning to a setting l You are not pushing in before turning The Self Cle...
Page 31: ...mum space of 1 inch l The cooking utensil is too large or too small for the surface unit being used Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit being used The display is showing l There has been a power failure Press any command pad PF IF followed by a l The electronic control temperature sensor or door latch number shows on the assembly has failed Call for service See Ste...
Page 32: ...Benton Harbor Ml 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of 1 1 authorized Whirlpool service l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry l Contact MACAP only when th...
Page 33: ... 8 27 CONTROL PANEL Canceling 13 Control lock 12 Display 12 Indicator lights 12 Starting 13 COOKTOP Cleaning 25 26 28 Using 8 9 COOKWARE Canning 9 Tips 8 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 18 TOPIC PAGE FEATURES 7 LIFT UP COOKTOP 27 LIGHT 29 LOCK LEVER 22 23 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 3 OPTIONAL DOOR PANEL PAC 20 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 15 Setting 13 16 17 OVEN VENT 19 PANS 8 9 PARTS 7 RACKS 10 ROASTING Pans 10 R...
Page 34: ...E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights wh...
